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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Exploring the Wasatch Solo

Exploring the Wasatch Solo

Whitney Riddle, Writer
January 6, 2026

Finals, work and assignments can add up all too quickly and cause a lot of stress. One of the best ways you can take a moment for yourself is to immerse yourself in the outdoors.  While it's nice to...

Moving Bugs Upon the Dragon at Hand

Moving Bugs Upon the Dragon at Hand

Maddie West, Writer
December 16, 2025

Imagine the Annapurna mountain massif, of the north-central Nepali Himalayas, as an enormous living breathing beast. Its scaly snow-dusted spines poking out at each peak, threatening to scrape through...

Photo by Sarah Kelley

Outdoor Spaces at the U

Whitney Riddle and Sarah Kelley
October 15, 2025

One of the biggest benefits of the University of Utah is its easy access to the outdoors. As a student here at the U, one of my favorite things to do after a long day at school is to spend time in nature....

Hiking with our Furry Friends

Hiking with our Furry Friends

Whitney Riddle, Writer
June 13, 2025

One of the joys of being a pet owner is taking your furry friends along with you on your adventures. Hiking with pets can strengthen our bond and add another layer of excitement. Thankfully, the Wasatch...

Little Cottonwood Rock: Alpenbock

Little Cottonwood Rock: Alpenbock

Levi Seegmiller, Writer
May 9, 2025

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Little Cottonwood Canyon, you are sure to know of the Alpenbock Loop. Roughly a mile long, the trail was created through a partnership of multiple organizations,...

Peter Lenz and the Wasatch Graffiti Busters

Peter Lenz and the Wasatch Graffiti Busters

Emerson Hagy, Guest Contributor
October 18, 2024

When driving down I-215, heading towards Little Cottonwood Canyon to flail on something presumably moderate, I am always drawn towards this pile of rock right before the entrance of Parley’s Canyon....

The Nebu Summit B-52 & Rob Roy

The Nebu Summit B-52 & Rob Roy

Brandon Long, Writer
October 3, 2024

"Everything you need, and nothing you don't." I love supporting new outdoor companies, and when I heard that a new brand had popped up in my own backyard of Ogden, Utah I was stoked. Founded less than...

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

Eliza Nelson, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2024

In October of 2022 I surprised my dad by video calling him from Machu Picchu. Before he could even say anything, my friends and I excitedly began singing "Happy Birthday” right there in the middle of...

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